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'Nigerians Determined to Vote Tinubu Out' — ADC Warns President, Says Hardship, Insecurity Have Eroded Public Confidence
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fired a broadside at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that Nigerians are "determined to vote him out" in the 2027 presidential election. In a strongly‑worded statement issued on Friday, the party accused the President of being "increasingly disconnected" from the harsh realities of economic hardship, widespread insecurity, and the mounting frustration of ordinary citizens.
Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC's National Publicity Secretary, said Tinubu should not waste time ridiculing the opposition but should instead be deeply concerned that "the majority of Nigerians have rejected his government, whose ill‑conceived policies have ruined lives and destroyed livelihoods." The statement was a direct response to remarks the President made on Thursday while addressing the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa, where he dismissed opposition threats and declared, "They want to scare me off? It's a lie. I've been through this path before."
'Anxiety, Not Confidence': ADC Picks Apart Tinubu's Remarks
The ADC said the President's comments reflected "anxiety" rather than the confidence of a leader in control. "What Nigerians saw was not the confidence of a leader in control. It was the anxiety of a President increasingly disconnected from the reality of hardship, insecurity, and frustration facing millions of citizens," Abdullahi said.
He pointed out that while the President was speaking, "reports of children being abducted from examination centres were circulating. This is the reality of today's Nigeria, insecurity spreading deeper into everyday life while the government appears distracted." The ADC insisted that the core issues before the nation are simple: hardship is rising, insecurity is worsening, debt is mounting, and hope is fading. "No amount of political theatre can hide that truth," the party added.
'He Should Be Scared, Because the People Are Determined'
The party warned President Tinubu to be genuinely concerned about his re‑election prospects, arguing that he would be facing "millions of Nigerians grappling with hardship" rather than just political opponents. "These are the reasons he should be scared, because the people are determined to vote him out," the ADC said. The statement added that at a time when families are battling a historic cost‑of‑living crisis, food inflation, rising debt burdens, and collapsing purchasing power, the President chose to mock the opposition instead of addressing the suffering of Nigerians.
Beyond economic distress, the ADC accused the administration of shrinking democratic space. The party rejected Tinubu's description of its recent national convention as a "street convention," insisting that the event was held properly. "We did not hold our convention on the street. If that was the story supplied to the President by agents of disruption, then he has been misinformed," Abdullahi said. He added that even if an opposition party were forced to gather outside established venues, Nigerians would understand why, because "under this administration, democratic space has shrunk significantly. No government before now had denied political parties fair access to public venues such as Eagle Square, a national civic ground that belongs to all Nigerians, not to any ruling party."
Opposition Heavyweights Join the Chorus
The ADC's warning was reinforced by its leading figures. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is seeking the ADC presidential ticket, described the current administration as the "worst" he has seen, declaring that President Tinubu's re‑election bid is "dead on arrival." He argued that a united opposition coalition combining his northern strength, Peter Obi's South‑East base, and Rotimi Amaechi's South‑South influence would easily defeat Tinubu in 2027.
Atiku also launched a blistering attack on the President's economic record, stating that "the cost of living has become unbearable" and that "what has been marketed as reform has translated into hardship without relief—policies that bite harder each day while offering no clear path to recovery." He accused Tinubu of hypocrisy and historical distortion, particularly on the issue of privatisation, and dismissed the President's criticisms of his own record as uninformed.
Similarly, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, another ADC chieftain, declared that "everybody is suffering, everybody is looking for food to eat," and insisted that President Tinubu "does not have the right to speak" given the severity of the economic crisis. He predicted that if the ADC is allowed to field a candidate, Tinubu will lose the 2027 election.
Growing Northern Discontent Adds to Tinubu's Woes
The President's political challenges are not limited to opposition attacks. A ThisDay analysis on April 17 noted that "unlike in the 2023 election, President Bola Tinubu's popularity in the north is gradually fading." The report observed that northern political heavyweights in the APC are stalling in their support for the President, and that on the streets and in marketplaces, the "Sai Tinubu" chants that heralded the 2023 campaign have lost noticeable decibels.
Adding to the pressure, the Arewa APC Forum in Kano State formally withdrew its support for Tinubu's second‑term bid, citing concerns over governance, leadership direction, nepotism, incompetence, and corruption. The forum declared that it could no longer, "in good conscience," support the administration, and urged its members to align with this position in future political engagements. The development signals potential cracks within APC support structures in the north, a region that delivered over 60% of Tinubu's nationwide votes in 2023.
ADC Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Principles
The party also criticised what it described as executive interference in other arms of government. "The President cannot preach separation of powers while simultaneously assuming the role of interpreter of the law, political referee, and commentator on judicial matters," the ADC said, adding that "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot be a President and a judge at the same time." The party accused the administration of repeatedly weakening institutions meant to serve as checks and balances, noting that the legislature in particular "has too often appeared reduced to an extension of executive convenience."
Despite the internal leadership crisis that has plagued the ADC—with a rival faction dismissing its April 14 convention as illegitimate and the Supreme Court scheduled to hear the leadership appeal on April 22—the party insisted that it remains focused on building "a credible alternative anchored on competence, security, prosperity, and democratic freedom."
Conclusion: A Defining Moment for Nigeria's Democracy
The ADC's declaration that Nigerians are determined to vote out President Tinubu in 2027 is more than opposition rhetoric—it reflects a deep and growing discontent fueled by persistent economic hardship, escalating insecurity, and a palpable sense that the government has lost touch with the everyday struggles of its citizens. From the party's top leadership to grassroots forums, the message is consistent: the status quo is no longer acceptable.
With the 2027 election just nine months away, the political landscape is shifting rapidly. The President's fading popularity in the north, combined with the withdrawal of support from key APC structures and the emergence of a formidable opposition coalition, presents a serious challenge to his re‑election bid. Whether Tinubu can reverse the tide and rebuild public trust remains an open question. What is certain, however, is that Nigerians are watching closely—and their verdict will be delivered at the ballot box.
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